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Patent GB-2433667-A (GB)
Title: TV adapter used with portable electronic apparatus
Inventor: CHEN YU-HSIANG
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A TV adapter is used with a portable electronic apparatus 31 having a secure digital input/output (SDIO) card socket. The TV adapter includes a tuner circuit, a demodulator circuit and an interface controller, all accommodated in the same housing. A radio frequency signal is received and processed by the tuner circuit to generate a tuned signal. Then, the tuned signal is demodulated into digital video data by the demodulator. At last, the digital video data are processed by the interface controller to generate a digital video data packet complying with SDIO specification and transmitted to the portable electronic apparatus through an SDIO card pin of the TV adapter for display.
Patent GB-2437342-A (GB)
Title: Remotely configuring parameters of GPRS-type communication devices
Inventor: ROBINS MARK
IPC: H04W8/20
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for remotely configuring parameters of GPRS-type communication devices 2, 3 within a communications system in which data are exchanged between the GPRS-type communication devices 2, 3 and a central communications system 1 over a cellular phone network 6. Configuration parameters are first set and then stored in a configuration instruction queue 10 of the central communications system 1. Upon initiation of a communication from a transmitting GPRS-type communication device, corresponding configuration parameters, provided that they are stored in queue, are then sent to the transmitting GPRS-type device. The method is applicable to remote configuration of utility metering data over a GSM type network.
Patent GB-2425591-A (GB)
Title: Integrated optical module for reflectance sensing
Inventor: SAXENA KULDEEP KUMAR
IPC: G01N21/55
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: Reflection of light from a surface 206 is sensed by emitting light from a light emitting diode 202 and focusing the light using an aspherical emitter lens 204 to illuminate the reflecting surface; light reflected by the reflecting surface is focused onto a photodetector 210 using an aspherical collector lens 208. The light emitting diode is displaced from the optical axis of the aspherical emitter lens and the photodetector is displaced from the optical axis of the aspherical collector lens.
Patent GB-2422519-A (GB)
Title: Timestamping of SMS messages
Inventor: BAINBRIDGE DAVID
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A method of synchronising timestamp information added to an SMS message by a local SMSC is described. The method comprises: creating an offset table storing the clock timing differences between each SMSC and a global clock for each SMSC; extracting the timestamp information and local SMSC ID from a received SMS message; using the local SMSC ID to look up a corresponding entry in the offset table; creating a corrected timestamp by subtracting the offset from the original timestamp information; and storing the corrected timestamp for valid comparison to other corrected timestamps.
Patent GB-2428062-A (GB)
Title: Annular isolators for tubulars in wellbores
Inventor: ECHOLS RALPH H
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: The present disclosure addresses apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole (662) after installation of production tubing. A first deployable annular isolator (652) is carried on tubing as it is positioned in a borehole. An annular isolator forming material (650) is placed in the annulus around the first deployable isolator. The first isolator is then deployed into the material in the annulus to form a combined isolator. The annular isolator forming material is carried in a compartment in the tubing and forced from the compartment into the annulus. A second deployable isolator (664) may be deployed before placing the material in the annulus to resist annular flow of the material before the first isolator is deployed. The second isolator may be deployed by material from the compartment. A second compartment may be provided to deploy the first isolator.
Patent GB-2442229-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the manufacture of substoichiometric oxides of titanium
Inventor: SIMPSON ALEXANDER
IPC: C01G23/04
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for manufacturing substoichiometric oxides (suboxides) of titanium such as rods and tiles from titanium oxide precursors. The precursors 11 are held within the interior space of a kiln 1 and heated in a reducing gas such as hydrogen. The gas may be flowed through the kiln at a controlled rate. The precursor/s are held so that the reducing gas is able to fully envelop them. In a preferred embodiment, the precursors are hung from a support 9 within the kiln. The temperature of the kiln is also controlled to limit the initial rate of heating of the kiln and to maintain the kiln within a predetermined range of operating temperatures. The kiln may contain a number of heating elements 7 which are used to heat the precursor primarily by convection. The precursor may be shielded from radiative heating by thermal insulation 25. The suboxide pieces formed may be pulverised to form a powder or may be used as an electrical conductor. The products are tested either by colorimetric means or for electrical conductance.
Patent GB-2430554-A (GB)
Title: Alarm call point
Inventor: WALLACE GERARD
IPC: H01H9/22
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A re-settable alarm call point 1 has a lever 22 biased to a non-activating position by an over-centre spring 23. The lever 22 is movable against the biasing of the spring 23 towards an activating position by manual depression of a pressure plate 10 until the spring 23 passes through an intermediate unstable position whereupon the lever 22 is biased to the activating position by the spring 23 to trigger the call point 1. An indicator panel 15 separate from the pressure plate 10 has a coloured flag 19 and is movable from an inoperative position in which the flag 119 is concealed in the non-activating position of the lever 22 to an operative position in which the flag 19 is visible to provide a visual indication of the actuation of the call point 1 in response to depression of the pressure plate 10 to move the lever 22 to the activating position. The call point 1 is manually re-set by inserting a key in the end of a cylinder 33 to return the indicator panel 15 to the inoperative position and rotate the cylinder 33 to actuate a cam 38 to return the lever 22 to the non-activating position.
Patent GB-2430678-A (GB)
Title: Substrate for flexible display
Inventor: AKIYOSHI KAZUNORI
IPC: H05B33/02
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: Disclosed are a substrate for flexible displays, a method for producing the same, and a flexible display. The substrate for flexible displays comprises a resin composition layer containing an inorganic lamellar compound and a resin, and the amount of the inorganic lamellar compound is not less than 10 weight% and not more than 70 weight% relative to the total of the resin and the inorganic lamellar compound. In the method for producing a substrate for flexible displays, a mixture of a solvent, an inorganic lamellar compound and a resin is coated over and dried on a plate, and the resulting coating layer is removed therefrom. The flexible display comprises such a substrate for flexible displays and an electrode.
Patent GB-2436313-A (GB)
Title: Phenolic foam boards
Inventor: COPPOCK VINCENT
IPC: E04C2/292
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: A rigid insulating phenolic foam body 8 has at least one perforated facing 1. The facing 1 is preferably perforated before the facing 1 is adhered to the foam body. The facing 1 may be a gas impermeable material such as a metallic foil or a laminate of the foil with glass tissue or Kraft paper. The perforations 5 in the gas impermeable material reduce the drying and curing time for phenolic foam bodies when compared with phenolic foam bodies with gas permeable facings.
Patent GB-2435802-A (GB)
Title: A hedge and grass cutter
Inventor: PETERSCHMITT MICKAEL
IPC: A01D34/86
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A hedge and grass cutter comprising a frame (1) having a substantially vertical axis (3) on which is mounted a pivot (4) that can be rotated by a first hydraulic cylinder (5) and on which pivot (4) a tilter element (6)is articulated and a second hydraulic cylinder (8) that is also articulated on the tilter element (6), the latter supporting an articulated arm (11) provided with hedge and grass cutting tool (12). The hydraulic cylinder (8) is mounted to the pivot (4) in such a way that no part of the cylinder (8) protrudes below the bottom edge of the pivot (4). The angle of rotation of the pivot (4) about the substantially vertical axis (3) is greater than 100{ from a position in which the said articulated arm (11) is oriented perpendicular to the direction of travel (A).
Patent GB-2448309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to effluent discharge from a sea-based vessel
Inventor: DWEK DAVID
IPC: B63B29/16
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: Apparatus for discharging effluent from a sea-based vessel 10 comprises a branched pipeline 22 which is disposed on the seabed (18, Fig 2). The vessel 10 may carry a large-scale desalination plant 12, and the effluent, which may be in the form of concentrated brine, is pumped through the branched pipeline 22 to a plurality of discharge locations on the seabed. The branched pipeline may include a number of flexible discharge pipes 26a-d which fan out from a common location 30 towards open ends 28a-d. The open ends 28a-d are remote from each other, and the effluent is discharged simultaneously through the open ends 28a-d causing it to be dispersed effectively without harming surrounding eco-systems. In an alternative arrangement, a vessel-based water purification plant may be connected to a freshwater pipeline 16 and to a discharge pipeline 22, each of which is disposed on the seabed. Purified water is pumped to shore from the vessel through the freshwater pipeline, and effluent is pumped from the vessel into the sea 14 through the discharge pipeline.
Patent GB-2448717-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional rendering engine
Inventor: WAIN DAVID HOSTETTLER
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A 3D rendering engine (in this case based on the Blynn and Newell algorithm) is made capable of rendering animated image textures by causing Frame Events that notify the listeners when some or all of an image changes. Then standard graphical components can be added invisibly to the 3D container such that they are drawn to off-screen images too. Thus software components can be used as textures for 3D surfaces, hence creating a 3D windowing system. The image texture draws to a memory image object and when a frame is completed, a frame event 3D container and a redraw scheduled. The Blynn and Newell algorithm is a fast integer approximation for determining the image texture pixel from the screen position. The screen pixel is then set to that retrieved from the corresponding image texture pixel. One application of the invention is to displaying 3D menus.
Patent GB-2439475-A (GB)
Title: Construction machine control mode switching device and construction machine
Inventor: KANAYAMA NOBORU
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A construction machine control mode switching device includes: a plurality of actuators (2, 6, 7) performing different operations, drive means (10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16) for driving the respective actuators, a plurality of operation levers (22a to 22c) for instructing the operations of the respective drive means, a plurality of limit switches (72a to 72e) for detecting that each of the operations levers has reached the vicinity of the operation area end, mode judgment means (controller 23) for judging whether the mode is a priority work mode according to the combination of the on/off states of the limit switches, and drive control means (controller 23) used when the mode judgment means has judged that the mode is the priority work mode, for controlling the drive means so that the output of at least one particular drive means becomes higher than usual or the output ratio becomes higher as compared to the other drive means.
Patent GB-2438338-A (GB)
Title: Lifting straps of bulk bags
Inventor: SAMADIJAVAN AMIR
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: A bulk bag made from woven fabric or foil comprising at least four side panels (1) and a bottom panel <B>has</B> lifting straps (3) formed from woven fabric or foil provided on opposed side panels. The apex (4) of each lifting strap (3) when under load lies below the upper edge (5) of the bag, with a forklift tine or the like received in its <B>raised apex (4).</B> Each strap is fastened, preferably sewn, in a direction across the side panel substantially parallel to the bottom panel. The strap can be folded along its apex inwards and against the side panel for space-saving storage. The strap (3) may be formed by a continuous <B>loop which is sewn to the side</B> panel.
Patent GB-2448004-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications device security
Inventor: GASPARRONI MAX
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: In a mobile or cellular telecommunications network a single tunnel between nodes 7,11,15 and 19 of the network is established to transmit data on a plurality of bearers. Each bearer transmits data relating to a particular service. The respective bearers may be identified by identification data. The identification data may indicate the priority of the data in the particular bearer. The identification data may indicate the DiffServ Service Class, DSSC, as defined in RFC 4594.
Patent GB-2440890-A (GB)
Title: Baseband signal predistortion processing device and method
Inventor: DENG JIEFENG
IPC: H03F1/52
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A baseband signal predistortion processing device and method. Said device includes: a predistorter, for preserving and updating nonlinear filter parameter, carrying out power statistic of input signals, selecting corresponding nonlinear filter parameter according to the power statistical result and predistortion-processing baseband digital signals by use of said corresponding nonlinear filter parameter, and outputting the predistortion proccssed baseband digital signals; an adaptive parameter calculating unit, for calculating nonlinear filter parameter according to received feedback signals of radio-frequency channel and sampled signals of baseband digital signals, and transmitting the calculating result to the predistorter. Said method can not only solve the nonlinear problem of power amplifier, but also can select different non-linearity inverse model according to different input signal and power amplifier characteristic, and increase whole efficiency of base station transmitter.
Patent GB-2441919-A (GB)
Title: Method for purification of chlorinated sucrose derivatives from reaction mixture by chromatography
Inventor: SUBRAMANIYAM
IPC: B01J20/287
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A chromatographic process of DMF removal from an aqueous composition is described comprising its loading on a column of hydrophobic fixed bed adsorbent and eluting out DMF with an aqueous alkaline buffer. This method is useful to remove DMF as a process of general application wherever simultaneous removal and isolation of DMF is desired from an organic molecule which is not an organic solvent, is soluble in DMF. This method can be used for simultaneous removal of DMF from reaction mixtures and isolation of Trichlorogalactose (TGS) or TGS-6-acetate in a process of production of TGS.
Patent GB-2442179-A (GB)
Title: Time of day zoning climate control system and method
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOHN GILMAN
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: A time of day zoning control system for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system is provided. The system utilizes a programmable thermostat and a number of temperature sensors to control the HVAC system to regulate the temperature in a particular location within a dwelling or structure based on consumer preferences. The regulation control will utilize a temperature sensed by a particular temperature sensor at different times throughout the day to control the temperature in that zone to ensure occupant comfort. A single temperature sensor may be selected to control the HVAC system during these different periods, or multiple sensors may be utilized during the same period. When multiple sensors are used, a weighting factor may be used.
Patent GB-2456876-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight static free frame for a magnetic separator
Inventor: MCALLORUM STEVE
IPC: B01D35/06
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: The magnetic separator 20 comprises an outer annular frame member 22 which is arranged to arranged to retain a plurality of linear magnetic rods 24 in order to provide a magnetic array or grid through which processing materials must pass. The frame member 22 comprises a strong, lightweight hollow annular member with a hollow shaped cross section formed from formed strip material and is arranged to removeably retain the linear magnetic rods 24 thereto by means of fasteners 26. The magnetic rods 24 can be independently removed and replaced and the annular frame member 22 comprises a static dissipative material e.g. stainless steel and can be vibrated. An extend portion 32 of the frame shields the connection area. The relatively strong and lightweight frame material allows the circumference of the material pathway through the magnetic separator 20 to be relatively large compared to the outer dimensions of the magnetic separator. The separator can be used in the food industry and the pharmaceutical industry in order to remove magnetic contaminants from a material, and is of particular use in potentially explosive atmospheres, for example as found in flourmills.
Patent GB-2455589-A (GB)
Title: Generating a web page used to share records
Inventor: HUANG ZYH-MING
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: A web page is generated which is used to share records, e.g. image or audio files, by a computer system. A first web page displays a map image and travelling route. The map displays at least one tag linking to at least one record disposed at a creation geographical location. Next, the record file is uploaded to a far-end (i.e. remote) database (<B>40</B>) and the file acquires a far-end address. Lastly, a second web page is generated by copying the first and replacing the linking tag address (i.e. the record file itself) with the file far-end address. Upon selection of a tag in the second web page, a corresponding record file will be downloaded from the far-end database. The data volume is much lower than transmitting the record files directly. The second web page could be sent to friends via a network and opened by a personal computer system for sharing the files stored in the far-end database.
Patent GB-2445345-A (GB)
Title: Muffler assembly with sound absorbing member
Inventor: HILL WILLIAM E
IPC: F01N1/24
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: A muffler is disclosed that includes a housing, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, a first partition with first apertures, and a second partition with second apertures. The first partition and housing define a first chamber with which the inlet pipe communicates. The second partition and housing define a second chamber with which the outlet pipe communicates. The second partition is spaced from the first partition to define an intermediate chamber. The muffler also includes a sound absorbing member encapsulated within the intermediate chamber. Exhaust noise entering through the inlet pipe enters the first chamber, moves through the first apertures into the intermediate chamber, moves through the second apertures into the second chamber, and exits through the outlet pipe. Exhaust noise is reduced when passing through the sound absorbing member.
Patent GB-2461559-A (GB)
Title: Pressure balancing cutting chamber for a hover mower
Inventor: BOZEAT MILES ROLAND WILLIAM
IPC: A01D34/695
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: The mower includes a cutting chamber 1 and a fan 2 which co-exist with an airflow constraining close running tolerance. The fan has cut-outs 3 disposed around the perimeter thereof. High pressure air flows 4 generated by the fan provide a hover effect to the mower. Part of the high pressure airflows are diverted into the cutting chamber through gaps 5 created by the cut-outs as a result of being drawn into low pressure airflows 6 generated by the rotational action beneath upturns 7 of cutter blades 8. The arrangement ensures that the high pressure air generated by the fan balances the low pressure air generated in the cutting chamber to ensure that the mower is not drawn down into a lawn.
Patent GB-2462598-A (GB)
Title: A knee support with padding, casters and recess for holding items
Inventor: BATEMAN DAVID ALFRED
IPC: A47C9/02
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A knee support 1 comprises a platform 2 with an upper surface 8 with at least one shaped recess 4 and a pad 3 suitable for kneeling, and a lower surface 9 with casters 6 that are partially covered by a guard. Preferably the casters 6 which may be removable, are at least partially recessed into the platform 2, and the guard may comprise the edge of the platform 2, in which case it may comprise a skirt that at least partially surrounds the circumference of the lower surface 9 of the platform 2. A first recess 4 may be shaped for holding a paint kettle or removable sleeves arranged to receive fluids, and a second recess 5 may be shaped for storing work items. Preferably the pad 3 is partially recessed into the platform 2 and comprises foam, and may be detachably mounted. A plate 7 may be detachably or slidably mounted to the lower surface 9 of the platform 2 to protect flooring from damage or stains. The support 1 may be moulded from plastics material, and may comprise one or more clips for hanging the support for storage.
Patent GB-2451797-A (GB)
Title: Impact-absorbing structural component
Inventor: STARKE PETER
IPC: B32B7/022
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: An impulse-absorbing structural component 1 for an aircraft comprises an impulse-absorbing layer 4, and a covering layer 2 applied to the impulse-absorbing layer. The material of the impulse-absorbing layer 4 has a higher elongation at break than the covering layer 2, and has a regular pattern of elevations and depressions, so that, should a massive object M impact on the covering layer 2, an intercept bag 12 forms in the impulse-absorbing layer 4 by means of which the kinetic energy of the object M is dissipated. The structural component 1 has - viewed in the direction of the spread of the intercept bag 12 - an open structure after the impulse-absorbing layer 4, so that the formation of the intercept bag 12 can take place without further interaction with the structural component 1. A further layer of the same form, but a lower elongation at break may be disposed on the impulse-absorbing layer. The impulse-absorbing layer may be a glass-fibre reinforced plastics material, in which the fibres are a knitted or woven fabric. The covering and/or further layer may be a carbon fibre reinforced plastics material. The impulse-absorbing layer may be of wavy formation (figure 1), of knob-shaped formation (figure 5) or of eggbox-shaped formation (figure 6). This is easy to manufacture and lessens the risk of damage to the bag as it forms.
Patent GB-2465823-A (GB)
Title: A system for supplying praying information
Inventor: EL-MOUSSA FADI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-12-03
Abstract: A system for delivering on-demand praying services to visitors who has no prior knowledge about the area they are visiting. The framework provides both the user and service provider different forms of services.